support Swiss representations in safeguarding Switzerland’s interests and in emergencies involving Swiss citizens abroad. In an emergency the representation responsible (embassy or consulate-general) must be contacted immediately.

A selection of websites explaining how Switzerland is structured and how it functions, providing you with the information you will need to form an opinion and exercise your political rights from overseas

Services

Contact the local Swiss representative or consulate when you have moved to the Consular District of this Consulate General and want to register or unregister as a resident, when you need a new passport, have moved or changed contact details or wish to apply for Swiss citizenship. The entire selection of services offered can be found in the dropdown menu to the right.

Swiss citizens who get into difficulties abroad can also ask for advice and help from the Swiss representative.

The magazine for the Swiss Abroad appears six times a year and provides information about what is happening at home and the activities of Swiss associations abroad. It also answers administrative questions.

Swiss Australian Academic Network (Saan)

The Swiss Australian Academic Network (SAAN) is an open and highly interactive "grass-root" organistion, commited to develop and improve networking opportunities between Swiss and Australian academics for the purpose of expanding collaborative research, increasing bilateral exchanges and lobbying government and the industry in both countries. SAAN is a not-for-profit organisation, incorporated as a company limited by guarantee and currently counts in excess of 600 members.

SAAN is seeking to establish and maintain connections between leading academics in Australia and Switzerland, and hosts events and lectures to facilitate, expand and nurture strong ties within academia.